Type Of Business:
Military Hospital
Major Product/SVS:
Healthcare for Family Members, Retirees, Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, Airmen and other Service Members
Favorite Business Publication:
American Journal of Nursing; The American Legion; Reserve Officer Association Publications
Hobbies/Sports:
Swimming, Hiking, Playing and Watching Football, Skiing, Attending Washington Redskins and Baltimore Ravens Football Events
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Nursing and Computer Science, Webster University; Bachelor of Science in Nursing, North Carolina Central University (2004)
Affiliations Awards:
District of Columbia Mental Health Counselors Association; Reserve Officers Association; Army Liaison Association; North Carolina Central University Alumni Association; Alumni Association, Webster University; Reserve Officer Association; American Nurses Association
Place of Birth:
Goldsboro, NC
Industry:
Military Healthcare
Children's Names:
Brittney, Gerald
Date of Distinction:
1/22/2008
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Lt. Col. Allens' commitment to the practice, procedures and performance separate him from his peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Lt. Col. Allens' greatest career achievement was working with sailors, soldiers and marine officers after returning from war by giving them hope.
Highlight of career?:
The highlights of his career were having the opportunity to assist soldiers during the 'Green Ramp' and 'Black Hawk Helicopter' disasters and providing nursing care to 59 wounded casualties and family members.
Charity:
Local Church; Various Educational Organizations; Various Museums; Goldsboro Chapel Free Will Baptist Church; American Heart Association; American Lung Association
Number Of Years In Profession:
27
Number Of Years In Current Position:
5
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his creativity, caring nature, working environment and being detail-oriented.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
He became involved in his profession because of his caring nature and the clinical training he received from the Duke University Medical Center.
Extended Bio Profile:
Lt. Col. Allens assisted a flight nurse in triaging casualties returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. He ensured that assigned duties were performed with highest standard of care, performances and procedures. He had an opportunity to award Purple Heart to Sgt. William Rich at Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Practicing Behavioral Medicine, Mentoring Junior Officers, Promoting Patients' Safety, Reviewing Soldiers' Performance, Teaching, Researching, Supervising Nurses and Paraprofessionals